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Color Under Gray II


Color Under Gray II
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Copyright: Mike Ryan (mpr) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 143 W: 10 N: 309] (2118)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-04
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D300, Nikkor 18-200 f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AFS DX VR
Exposure: f/18.0, 1/400 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Amazing D 300 Images [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-03-07 9:47
Viewed: 187
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Spring has sprung in the hills near Keene, Ca. On this day, dark clouds were moving east across this valley while the sun peaked out from the west. I underexposed the shot in order to enhance the mood.

I'm unsure about the composition in this shot. I'm wondering if the clear division between foreground and background is too strong. What do you think?

PP: Levels, contrast, and selective sharpening of the foreground and mid ground trees, no sharpening to sky
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hi mike i think this great, with an excellent composition and fine details too, i would of used a 1 stop grad filter that would of just darkened the sky a little and lightened the foreground, still i really like this alot,
thanks,
scott

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  • RSK Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 503 W: 130 N: 947] (6928)
  • [2009-03-07 10:11]

Hi Mike,IMHO I think the lighter foreground blending in darker shades gradually through to the background is balanced perfectly,The light & dark hues give a definate mood to the scene.At first viewing I thought this was a combination of two images,but after reading your notes I see I was wrong in my assumption,Great POV,the trees really add to the impact.
TFS

Ron

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  • rychem Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 318 W: 3 N: 17] (6913)
  • [2009-03-07 10:32]

Hello,
a very interesting shot, beautiful contrast of vivid colors and gray, beautiful landscape
regards
Ryszard

Hi Mike:
intersting vertical shot.
beautiful colors.
very nice shot.
congratulations
Salomao

Hi Mike

WONDERFUL shot again !!!!
Excellent third rules, Great pov
What can I say more ?
Just lovely, just pretty ... Spring is there.
☺
you not be initial, you know essential base and you can manage your reflex camera.

Congratulations
My best regards

Great lines and colors in this photo. Both features create a very calm feeling. TFS

superb shot. don't worry, be happy. Janos

Bonsoir Mike
Cette photo est très intéressante, à plusieurs égards : règle des tiers, courbes, contrastes de couleurs. L'oeil traverse la photo pour aller rejoindre ces trois arbres, puis s'échappe dans une ambiance sombre.
J'aime beaucoup !
Cordialement,
Antoine.

don't laugh at me but (as a sincere compliment) this reminds me of the beginning of The Wizard of Oz....one of my favorites!! The stormy sky and the beautiful fields....everything works here.The flowers! tfs
Terry

Mike
Belle composition aux superbes couleurs. J'aime le contraste entre ce paysage fleuri et le ciel chargé de nuages sombres.
Amicalement
JJ

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